Rochester Public Utilities Data Access Guide
Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) is a municipally-owned electric and water utility serving over 60,000 electric customers in Rochester, Minnesota. RPU offers billing and usage data through its RPU Connect portal with a Guest Access third-party sharing feature and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager benchmarking, and is deploying AMI smart meters beginning in 2026. It does not currently support Green Button, public APIs, or EDI.
How to Get Your Rochester Public Utilities Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPU Connect Portal | ✓ | ✓ | Residential & Commercial | Billing, monthly usage | Monthly | Web, PDF, Mobile |
| Guest Access | — | ✓ | All (customer-authorized) | Billing, usage | Monthly | Web portal |
| Whole-Building Data Request | ✓ | ✓ | Building owners/managers/consultants | 12-mo aggregated consumption | 5-10 business days | CSV/File |
| ESPM Benchmarking Integration | ✓ | ✓ | Commercial buildings | Monthly consumption | Monthly | Automated/Manual |
| Green Button / API / EDI | — | — | N/A | N/A | N/A | Not available |
Billing Data Access
RPU provides billing data through its RPU Connect portal (web and mobile app). Customers view current and historical bills, usage, and payments. RPU supports third-party access via a built-in Guest Access feature and a Whole-Building Data Request process for benchmarking.
What Data Is on Your Rochester Public Utilities Bill
- Current bill and itemized charges
- Billing and payment history
- Monthly electric and water usage
- Demand charges (kW) for commercial accounts >25 kW
- Service dates and billing periods
- AutoPay/account status
How to Download Rochester Public Utilities Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Register the commercial account in RPU Connect at my.rpu.org
- 02Log in and review billing, demand, and usage data
- 03To grant consultant access, use Guest Access under account settings and invite by email
- 04For whole-building/benchmarking data, submit the Whole-Building Data Request form
How to Download Rochester Public Utilities Bills (Residential)
- 01Create an RPU Connect account at my.rpu.org using primary phone, name on account, 7-digit account number, and email
- 02Set password and security question
- 03Log in with email and password
- 04View/pay bill and access billing history; download bills as PDF
Third-Party Access to Rochester Public Utilities Billing Data
RPU Connect Guest Access
- 01Account holder logs into my.rpu.org and opens account/user management
- 02Adds guest by email and sends invitation
- 03Third party accepts the emailed invitation and logs in to view billing/usage (read-only)
Whole-Building Data Request
- 01Complete the Whole-Building Data Request form with building addresses and requestor info
- 02RPU validates and (for third parties) notifies the building owner for approval
- 03RPU delivers 12 months of aggregated consumption as a CSV/file (typically 5-10 business days)
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Rochester Public Utilities Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
RPU currently provides monthly aggregated usage via RPU Connect's Track Energy Use feature; 15-minute demand intervals are used for commercial billing (customers >25 kW monthly demand). RPU began a 3-year AMI deployment in early 2026 that is expected to enable detailed interval data through an enhanced portal in 2026-2027.
How to Download Rochester Public Utilities Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Green Button Download My Data and Connect My Data are NOT supported by RPU
- 02Use the Whole-Building Data Request or ESPM benchmarking integration for aggregated data
- 03Monitor RPU Connect enhancements as AMI rolls out (2026-2027)
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Rochester Public Utilities rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
RPU has no public developer API. Third-party access is provided through RPU Connect Guest Access (customer-authorized portal sharing) and the Whole-Building Data Request process feeding ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. Direct API/aggregator access is not yet available; expanded options are anticipated post-AMI.
How to Register as a Rochester Public Utilities API Vendor
- 01Obtain customer Guest Access invitation OR submit the Whole-Building Data Request
- 02For ESPM, link RPU benchmarking portal to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager via authorization code
- 03Receive monthly data; no programmatic recurring API at this time
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
How to Enroll in Rochester Public Utilities EDI
- 01RPU does not support EDI transactions (814, 820, 867, 810) or trading partner enrollment
- 02Contact RPU business services (507-280-1500, customercare@rpu.org) to inquire
- 03Use Whole-Building Data Request or ESPM integration for structured data needs
Sources
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
RPU C&I bills are demand-driven for accounts over 25 kW: a per-kW demand charge on the maximum 15-minute interval, plus seasonal energy charges, the Clean Air Rider, and the Power Supply Adjustment. Specific dollar values live in the annual Rate Schedule PDF, but the structure rewards peak-demand management, power-factor correction (>=0.95), and (for flexible loads) interruptible participation.
Rochester Public Utilities Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| General Service / TOU | C&I loads under 75 kW. |
| Medium General Service (MGS) | 75-1,000 kW; on/off-peak demand. |
| Large General Service (LGS) | Large loads with demand ratchet. |
| Large Industrial Service (LIS) | Largest industrial loads. |
| Interruptible Rate (INTR) | 100 kW+ interruptible load. |
Rochester Public Utilities Rate Features & TOU Details
- Demand billed on max 15-minute kW interval
- Oct-May demand ratchet at 50% of the highest summer (Jun-Sep) demand
- Seasonal energy rates (summer Jun-Sep vs non-summer)
- TOU on-peak window 10 a.m.-10 p.m. weekdays
- Power-factor adjustment if average PF < 0.95
- 1.25% base-rate discount for 13.8 kV metering; $0.20/kW credit for transformer-owning customers
- Power Supply Adjustment over a 7.285 cents/kWh base; Clean Air Rider (ERP bonds through 2030)
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Rochester Public Utilities Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Benchmarking
Automated/manual monthly data sharing between RPU and EPA's ESPM, supporting Minnesota Large Building Energy Benchmarking (buildings >100,000 sq ft by June 1, 2025; >50,000 sq ft starting June 1, 2026).
- 01Create an ESPM property at portfoliomanager.energystar.gov
- 02Set up the RPU benchmarking portal account and generate an authorization code
- 03Link RPU as a utility data connection in ESPM and authorize the data flow
- 04Verify monthly consumption populates in ESPM
AMR/AMI Opt-Out Program
Customers may decline smart meter installation; eligibility review applies and one-time setup plus ongoing meter-reading fees may apply.
- 01Confirm eligibility (residential or Small General Service)
- 02Complete the Opt-Out Service Agreement form
- 03RPU reviews and applies opt-out per meter (electric/water independent)
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No Green Button Download My Data or Connect My Data (ESPI not implemented)
- ⚠No public developer API from the utility; programmatic access is available through Nectar (docs.nectarclimate.com)
- ⚠No EDI transaction support (814, 820, 867, 810)
- ⚠Detailed/sub-hourly interval data not available until AMI deployment completes (2026-2027)
- ⚠No automated SFTP/data-feed delivery documented
- ⚠Specific rate dollar figures are published only in the annual Rate Schedule PDF (not in HTML)
Rochester Public Utilities Data Access FAQ
How can a consultant access RPU C&I billing and usage data?▾
RPU offers in-portal Guest Access: the account holder invites the consultant by email through RPU Connect, granting read-only access to billing and usage. For aggregated whole-building data (e.g., for ENERGY STAR benchmarking), consultants can submit the Whole-Building Data Request, which RPU fulfills with a 12-month CSV after owner approval.
Does RPU provide 15-minute interval data for demand analysis?▾
RPU uses 15-minute intervals to bill commercial demand (accounts over 25 kW), but does not currently offer a customer-facing 15-minute interval export. Detailed interval data is expected once the AMI deployment that began in early 2026 is complete (2026-2027).
How does RPU calculate commercial demand charges?▾
Demand is the maximum kW in any 15-minute interval during the billing cycle. Bills include energy (kWh) and demand (kW) components, a power-factor adjustment if average PF falls below 0.95, and an Oct-May ratchet set at 50% of the highest summer (Jun-Sep) demand. TOU classes split on-peak demand (10 a.m.-10 p.m. weekdays) from off-peak.
Which RPU rate class applies to my business?▾
RPU assigns classes by demand: General Service / TOU for loads under 75 kW, Medium General Service (75-1,000 kW), and Large General Service / Large Industrial Service for larger loads. Interruptible (INTR) is available to customers with 100 kW or more of interruptible load. Confirm your class on the current rate schedule with RPU.
Can RPU commercial customers choose a competitive electricity supplier?▾
No. Minnesota does not have retail electric choice for municipal utility customers. RPU is the sole electricity provider in its territory; rates are set by the RPU Board and Rochester City Council, with wholesale power supplied largely through SMMPA.
What special C&I rate options does RPU offer?▾
Beyond standard classes, RPU offers a Time-of-Use rate (commercial/industrial), an Interruptible rate (INTR) for loads with 100 kW+ interruptible demand used with MGS/LGS/LIS, and a High Efficiency HVAC rate. Customers metered at 13.8 kV get a 1.25% base-rate discount, and transformer-owning customers receive a $0.20/kW demand credit.
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